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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.41, 7,073.74 and 2,887.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.41, 7,073.74 and 2,887.72 is: 3,985.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.41 : 7,073.74 = 2,887.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.41/7,073.74 = 2,887.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.41x = 7,073.74 × 2,887.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.41x = 20,426,984.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426,984.08/5,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,985.43

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